Heritage Alliance: A Spot on the Hill

Heritage Alliance to host A Spot on the Hill A Spot on the Hill, the original, research-based play returns this October to the Old Jonesborough Cemetery. Performances for A Spot on the Hill takes place on October 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 6:30 p.m. There will be a matinee performance on October 15 at 2 p.m. in the Jonesborough Visitors Center and a matinee on October 22 at 2 p.m. in the cemetery. Tickets are limited, and are $10. To purchase tickets, please call the Jonesborough Visitors Center at 423.753.1010. Tickets can also be purchased online at jonesborough.com/tickets. Celebrating its eighth season, this edition features new characters. New stories include Ella Ford Freeze who ran the Dew Drop Inn Restaurant in Bristol, Zachariah Lyle Burson who donated the bell to the First Baptist Church and James Edward Shipley who died in a tragic and bizarre accident. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to sit on. Seats are not provided at the cemetery. The indoor performance on Saturday, October 15 is ADA accessible Proceeds benefit the Heritage Alliance’s educational programs and initiatives, including ongoing programming in Jonesborough’s historic cemeteries. Audience members should arrive 15 minutes prior to show time. Parking is available at the First Baptist Church and downtown. A golf cart courtesy shuttle will be available for guests who need it. This program is not suggested for children less than 10 years of age. In case of inclement weather, the show will be canceled and audience members will be notified in advance. For information contact the Jonesborough Visitors Center at 423.753.1010. About the Heritage Alliance: The Heritage Alliance is dedicated to the preservation of the architectural, historical, and cultural heritage of this region and to providing educational experiences related to history and heritage for a wide range of audiences. For more information, visit heritageall.org or call 423.753.9580. About the Town of Jonesborough: A unique 18th century town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, Jonesborough’s natural beauty, charming architecture, and storytelling heritage have attracted visitors worldwide. Stay a day, a week or forever, and create your own stories in beautiful Historic Jonesborough. Visit www.jonesborough.com for more information.